Latest – Canon PowerShot G7 Video Review at Camera Labs (added 21 July ‘07)
The 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 features an image stabilized 6x optical zoom (35 – 210mm equivalent), 2.5 inch LCD screen, flash hot shoe, face detection, ISO 1600, and 25 shooting modes. The G7 measures 106.4 x 71.9 x 42.5mm (4.2 x 2.8 x 1.7″), and weighs 320.0 g (11.2 oz).
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Reviews – (updated 15 July ‘07)
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What Digital Camera Magazine – 7/15/2007 – has reviewed the Canon PowerShot G7 and here’s the verdict, “Up top there’s now a dedicated ISO dial to make changing sensitivity incredibly easy, while on the back many of the G7’s controls are found in a neat triple-action ‘control centre’. This uses a rotating wheel on the outside, a four-way rocker switch within this, and in the center is a small function/set button. The system generally works well, even though it takes a bit of getting used to.”
DP Interface – 7/1/2007 – has reviewed the Canon PowerShot G7 and writes, “The new retro design is as solidly built as it is stylish. Unfortunately, some aspects of ergonomics have also been compromised – such as the camera is now lacking a proper grip, small shutter button/zoom controller and easy-to-bump rotary wheel (would rather have the main dial found on Canon’s digital SLRs and previous G’s). The LCD size and resolution has gone up but sadly, gone is the hinge for the rotating screen. In addition, the more compact design has demanded for a smaller battery, which also brought down battery life.”
Digital Camera Info – 5/18/2007 – has reviewed the Canon PowerShot G7 and writes, “When the G7 is compared to its G-series predecessors however, loyal consumers will have mixed feelings. It looks better and is more portable but misses some key components, like RAW file shooting. In its place are features that cater to beginning photographers: My Colors picture effects, more scene modes, and a flatter housing that fits in an optional underwater case. With these changes, the G7 will lose some of its G-series fan base but expands its appeal to include point-and-shooters.
The Canon PowerShot G7 is designed for consumers who want the functionality of a DSLR without the bulk. The G7 has the flexibility to accept conversion lenses and a flash unit on its hot shoe, but doesn’t require those to take great pictures. In the end, the Canon G7 certainly has its flaws but still snaps crisp pictures with accurate colors.”
DigitalCameraReview – 3/12/2007 – has reviewed the 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 and writes, “For the person who wants a digital camera with top performance and extensive features in a stylish, retro-rangefinder package, the Canon PowerShot G7 is an excellent choice. The AF speed of the DIGIC III processor, external flash hot shoe, and intuitive controls position it well as a bridge, or potential backup, to a DSLR. The zoom range could be better on the wide end, going down to 20mm or 24mm (in 35mm terms) would be ideal. The camera can print directly with PictBridge compliant printers (no computer necessary).”
Cameras.co.uk – 2/26/2007 – has reviewed the 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 and here’s the verdict, “The Canon Powershot G7 may cost a bit more than other compact digital cameras, but in my view it is money well spent. It has many advanced features and its picture quality is very good. This type of camera has fallen a long way in price over the last couple of years and is now affordable to many more serious photographers.”
W4rmk – 2/19/2007 – reviews the 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 as a compared to the Canon Pro1. That being said I still think this ends up being one of the better G7 reviews out there. My compliments to the reviewer! “As I stated at the beginning, my goal is not to pick a winner, just to present a comparison of these 2 cameras. Many agree that the Pro1 is probably the finest non-DSLR ever produced by Canon. And I haven’t seen anything from the G7 to knock the Pro1 off the throne. But that being said, the Pro1 produces very nice, sharp, well balanced photos. Unless you are really going to pixel peep, the G7 will produce beautiful photos. It is easier to carry than the Pro1, and has outstanding build quality. These are 2 different cameras, with the Pro1 sitting one level below a DSLR and the G7 sitting one level below that. If you are looking for a great, easy-to-carry camera that will produce excellent images, I would highly recommend the G7.”
CameraLabs – 2/8/2007 – reviews the 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 and here’s the verdict, “Knowing what could have been, along with the noise at higher sensitivities, means we can only award the PowerShot G7 our Recommended rating. Sure it’s an excellent compact, with a great lens that’s capable of impressive results, but deep down we know it could have been much more special – and as we mentioned earlier, the PowerShot A640, EOS 400D and Panasonic FZ50 make very compelling alternatives. Canon may now be trying to sell a DSLR to every enthusiast, but there’s still room in the market for a highly capable top-of-the-range compact.”
Pocket-lint – 1/18/2007 – reviews the 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 and warns of intrusive noise at higher ISOs. Here’s the full verdict – “It’s fair to say the Canon PowerShot G7 is a comprehensively specified and brilliantly built camera, but it is also fair to say it is a disappointment.
Ephotozine – 1/13/2007 – reviews the 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 and noted that digital noise appears in shadows areas at ISO100. Here’s the full verdict – “There’s a slight element that the G7, having been cut down to size, has rather lost something. It has a number of admirable features and is genuinely nice to use, but the performance is slightly off. The loss of the flip-out LCD is a real shame, but for those wanting a camera that’s convenient to carry, the large weight and size loss is surely a good thing. The use of colour modes to optimise the picture for specific types is a good thing, but it’s surprising to see only sRGB being supported rather than the wider gamut of AdobeRGB. The colour accuracy itself is good, but not quite perfect, while the lens offers very sharp pictures throughout the 6x optical zoom. What is apparent is that colour fringing can be a problem, even against blue skies, never mind white ones, if it’s bright. Also, the camera did seem to struggle with any kind of contrast range, often requiring -2EV exposure compensation to retain detail in the sky.”
ImagingResource – 1/3/2007 – reviews the 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 and here’s the verdict – “The Canon G7 is excellent for many types of photography, so long as there’s time. It’s a camera for contemplative photography, not candid or action photography. While the Canon G7 has a very fast 0.07 second shutter lag when prefocused, it gets longer when you add the LCD display lag, making rapid model or child photography difficult. Those intending to photograph children will do better with an SLR. The Canon G7’s lack of RAW mode, an articulating screen, and other enthusiast features are a sign of the times. Canon built the G7 for a slightly different user than past G-series cameras. If your current photography includes using an articulating screen to capture low and high angle shots, the Canon A640 is a very good alternative whose images are more easily post-processed.”
ComputerActive – 1/3/2007 – has reviewed the 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 and here’s the verdict – “Although it suffers from grain-like image noise when shooting in low light above ISO400, under the vast majority of conditions the G7 marks itself out as a real winner, taking images as sharp as a knife and with plenty of bite.”
PopPhoto – 12/26/2006 – has reviewed the 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 and here’s the verdict – “The Canon Powershot G7 is a great-looking camera with cool styling, a great build, and good menu navigation. We were expecting big things from this camera, but its performance in the lab is a disappointment, especially at the higher ISOs.”
PhotographyBlog – 12/21/2006 – has reviewed the 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 and here’s the verdict – “This model handles well, and feels like its built to last more than six months – indeed it’s one of the weightiest, most brick-like compacts out there for the amateur market. Yet you can still slot it comfortably into an inside coat pocket, meaning, unlike a DSLR, it’s also a carry anywhere device. Though I’d hate to use the word great, in almost all aspects the Canon G7 is certainly very, very good. If I had to choose a back up compact for an SLR, the Canon PowerShot G7 would currently top the list. Superb. If you haven’t yet submitted your list to Santa, or want a new toy to play with to beat those post-festive blues, seek out this sophisticated contender for some serious results.”
Megapixel – 12/20/2006 – has reviewed the 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 and here’s the verdict – “Positives: Excellent image quality with good light – Built-in Neutral Density Filter Full range of shooting modes High resolution 2.5-inch LCD monitor – ISO Speed dial – Very compact Negatives: Some sensitivity to noise – Fixed LCD monitor – No RAW image format”
Steves-Digicams – 12/15/2006 – has reviewed the 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 and here’s the verdict – “I was very pleased with this latest addition to Canon’s legendary “G” series line. While we miss the Vari-Angle LCD, the new 6x IS lens is a definite plus. The only negative issues we found were the problem with the optical viewfinder and the higher image noise at ISO 800 and 1600. That said, the G7 is a good choice for the beginner, novice, or enthusiast that wants a less bulky alternative to carrying around a dSLR and a bag of lenses.”
PCWorld – 12/13/2006 – has a review of the 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 and here’s the verdict – “The G7’s shortcomings aside, its generous controls and easy navigation may prove an ideal combination for photographers who frequently adjust manual settings in pursuit of the perfect shot. But photo enthusiasts looking for a backup camera to supplement their digital SLR may be turned off by the G7’s high price, lack of RAW support, and mediocre battery life.”
TrustedReviews – 12/11/2006 – has a review of the 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 and here’s the verdict – “While the G7 is unquestionably a superb camera, head and shoulders above anything else at the same size or price, the slower lens, smaller profile and lack of RAW mode will deter many potential buyers from trading in their G6. Instead of the best semi-pro camera on the market, Canon has produced a well specified general purpose camera that will appeal to the more ambitious casual user, rather than as an SLR-alternative for the serious hobbyist.”
PCMag – 11/30/2006 – has a review of the 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 and here’s the verdict – “I wasn’t overwhelmed by the G7’s performance, although I did find its burst speed in standard mode to be excellent, letting you fire consistently for dozens of shots without stalling. The camera’s boot-up time of 2.6 seconds is decent, but the 3.3-second recycle time was just okay. I was, however, disheartened to find some fairly prominent shutter lag, more than I’d like to see on an enthusiast camera. I found very little barrel or pincushion distortion, however. And the G7’s lens-based image stabilization worked quite well too, in both bright and low light.”
DPExpert – 11/30/2006 – has a review of the 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 and here’s the verdict – “This camera is a joy to use, except for the absence of the swivelling LCD screen which is incredibly useful. But the images are disappointing. The pixel madness has Canon in its grip — this is the second camera from the company that has disappointed by its excess pixel-induced image degradation. And to think that nine months ago Canon announced that the pixel race was over.”
HardwareZone – 11/30/2006 – has posted an in-depth review of the 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 and here’s the verdict – “The Canon Powershot G7 is a brilliant camera to have around for almost all kinds of occasions. It is handy, portable and packs a whole lot of useful features in a sturdy metal body. Armed with a 6x optical zoom and optical image stabilizer, the G7 is more than capable for telephoto shoots with little or no blurring. Even macro shooting was very well implemented as we were able to get a clean sharp shot at items 5mm away from the lens.”
DPReview 11/17/2006 – has posted an in-depth review of the 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 and here’s the verdict – “Ultimately then, the G7 is a camera that suffers in comparison with its predecessors. It also suffers from being neither fish nor fowl; too big, expensive and complex for the ‘average’ compact user; possibly (though by no means certainly) too limited for the high end / enthusiast user. And yet – taken on its own merits – it is without doubt one of the best, and most comprehensively-featured compact cameras we’ve ever seen, and one that (in the right hands) is capable of great results.”
DCResource – 11/8/2006 – has postaed an in depth review of the 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 and here’s the verdict – “Standing on its own, the Canon PowerShot G7 is a very good, full-featured camera. It has very good image quality, superb performance, a stabilized 6X zoom lens, full manual controls, and support for an external flash. However, as a follow-up to the PowerShot G6, this camera is a big disappointment.”
Note: We highly recommend you jump over and read the Canon PowerShot G7 review at DCResource. You’ll appreciate the quality of the review.
Luminous Landscape – 11/6/2006 – has reviewed the 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 and here’s the verdict – “As it is, the G7 will still have a lot of appeal due to its really good noise characteristics and a sharp lens with a decent focal range. A solid metal body and appealing assortment of additional features such as IS and audio recording contribute to its attractiveness. I don’t know of any current digicam that offers as much quality for the money. That same money will now by you a DSLR with kit lens, but then this won’t fit in your pocket, doesn’t have the same reach, and can’t shoot silently. There is a place for both, regardless of Canon’s apparent fears of cannibalization. If the G7 had raw mode, I would buy one in a flash.”
CNET – 10/20/2006 – has reviewed the 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 and here’s the verdict – “It helps that the camera is pretty fast. Time to first shot is a brisk 1.5 seconds, and in bright light, a relatively quick focus helps keep the shutter lag to a manageable 0.5 second. In dim light, that increases to just under a second. Two shots in a row has a decent 1.7-second gap between, though taking flash recycle time into account bumps that up to a more modest 2.3 seconds. Continuous shooting seems fixed at 36 frames, regardless of resolution, and we couldn’t push the burst rate beyond 1.1 frames per second (fps), far less than the 2fps that Canon claims.”
CNET Asia – 10/17/2006 – has reviewed the 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 and here’s the verdict – “In our tests, we found the PowerShot G7’s performance to be good. We disabled the startup themes and the unit powered up in 1.1 seconds. Shutting down was a hair longer at 1.2 seconds. We fired our first shot in 1.8 seconds and managed to shoot thereafter every 1.8 seconds without flash or 2.8 seconds with flash.
The bottom line: The Canon PowerShot G7 acts as a good second camera for professionals or for those who want to have manual controls on a relatively compact shooter.”
DigitalCameraInfo – 10/5/2006 – has reviewed the 10 megapixel Canon PowerShot G7 and here’s the verdict – “This camera will work well for someone who wants all the functionality of a DSLR without carrying around a backpack full of lenses all the time. The 12 oz. camera body is a bit on the hefty side for its compact size, but the camera is still very portable with its flat design. The design of the G7 is very interesting, as it almost looks like an SLR from the front but its thickness is clearly not that of an SLR. The camera fuses retro elements with modern design for a look that is very unique to the PowerShot G7 and fitting to its classic roots. The 10-megapixel digital camera has a very high quality 6x optical zoom lens that has very little distortion and lots of functionality. The new Digic III image processor adds a whole level of quality not before seen on PowerShot cameras with its face detection and noise reduction technology. The camera can track faces quickly and focuses just as fast, while the new processor and noise reduction technology allows users to choose higher sensitivities making low light photography even more possible.”
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Videos – (updated 21 July ‘07)
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[Video Tour at YouTube]
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Press Release
Amstelveen, The Netherlands, 14 September, 2006: Canon today launches the eagerly awaited PowerShot G7. Following the celebrated PowerShot G6, the classically styled PowerShot G7 boasts an advanced feature set that includes 10.0 Megapixel resolution, a 6x optically image stabilised zoom lens and Canon’s new DIGIC III image processor.
DIGIC III delivers rapid performance with improved image quality and incorporates two new Canon technologies – Face Detection AF/AE and advanced Noise Reduction, which extend the camera’s low-noise performance to ISO 1600. The high-resolution 2.5†LCD screen has a wide viewing angle and anti-glare coating for easier image framing and playback. Furthering the potential for creative photography, the PowerShot G7 is equipped with hot shoe support for Canon Speedlite flash units and is compatible with a range of optional converter lenses.
PowerShot G7 will be available from early October.
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hi,i’m an artist seeking a topshelf compact digicamera (non SLR),around 8-10mgpxls,low noise,good zoom,antishake+ideal for nite shots without flash!!??
can anyone reccommend the ideal camera? – with thanks,bret.
I am taking images of art work with my G7 and the images come out grainy. What am I doing wrong?
How do I adjust the resolution to 300 dpi instead of 180…
thanks,
Elizabeth